Via Augusta - From Cádiz to Seville Spain

Via Augusta Camino

Pilgrimage Through Southern Spain and Roman History

The Via Augusta follows the ancient Roman route north from Cádiz, Europe’s oldest city, to Seville, linking the Mediterranean’s history to the spiritual roads of the Camino network. Along the way, it passes salt flats, vineyards, and sunlit plazas where life moves with Andalusian ease.


We walked this route with the smell of the sea still in the air, and the distant bells of Seville and the start of the Via de la Plata drawing us north. It’s a short but vivid pilgrimage, ideal for easing into longer Caminos.



Why Walk the Via Augusta?


  • A gentle introduction to pilgrimage walking.

  • Rich blend of coastal, rural, and urban landscapes.

  • Roman history and archaeological sites.

  • Links seamlessly to the Via de la Plata in Seville and later to the Camino Sanabrés 


Trail Details:


  • Origin: Cádiz

  • Destination: Seville

  • Distance: ~200 km

  • Time Required: 8–10 days

  • Best Seasons: March–May or September–October



Via Augusta Itinerary and Stages


About the Via Augusta, History, Stages and Facts

How Do You Walk a Camino by Accident?

Exploring and Birdwatching Cadiz

Beginning the Via Augusta: Cadiz to San Fernando

Life on the Highway: San Fernando to Puerto de Santa María

Nature on the Way: Puerto de Santa Maria to Jerez de la Frontera

Day of Many Ways: Jerez de la Frontera to El Cuervo de Sevilla

Good Friday and Good Birding: El Cuervo de Sevilla to Lebrija

Following Canals and Arrows: Lebrija to Las Cabezas de San Juan

Camino of Faith: Las Cabezas de San Juan to Utrera

Navigating the Modern World on Camino: Utrera to Alcala de Guadaira

Completing the Via Augusta: Alcala de Guadaira to Seville

Exploring Seville, Reflecting on the Via Augusta



Other Trails and Pilgrimages


The Via Augusta is a road of beginnings, but it’s only the start of many pilgrim adventures I’ve made. From here in Seville, I’ve continued along the Via de la Plata to Santiago, wandered the misty mountains of the Camino Primitivo, and followed the sea north on the Camino Portugués. You can read about these and all my other pilgrimage walks here.


See you on the Way!
Location: Cádiz, Spain
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